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. Case No. 10-0466

STATE ex rel. STEVE CHRISTOPHER,

Relator,
Original Actiotl in Mandamus

vs.
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Expedite d Election
JENNIFER BRUNNER, OHIO SECRETARY
S.Ct
OF STATE, R
Respondent.

RELATOR'S APPLICATION FOR DISMISSAL

OF COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS

Richard Cordray (0038034)

David R. Langdon (0067046)
Counsel ofReeord
Bradley M. Peppo (0083847)
LANGDON LAW LLC
11175 Reading Rd., Ste. 104
Cincilviati, Ohio 45241
(513) 577-7380
(513) 577-7383 fax
dlangdon@langdonlaw.com
bpeppo@langdonlaw.com
Counsel for Relator Steve Christopher
ATTORNCY GENERAL OP OHIO
Richard N. Coglianese (0066830)
Counsel ofRecord
Aaron D. Epstein (0063286)
Michael J. Schuler (0082390)
Assistant Attorneys General
Constitutional Offices Section
30 East Broad Street, 16th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-2872
(614) 728-7592 fax
Richard.Coglianese@ohioattomeygeneral. gov
Aaron.Epstcin@ohioattomeygeneral.gov
Michael.Schuler@ohioattozneygeneral. gov

Counsel for Respondent

Hon. Jennifer 13runner
 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO

STATE ex rel. STEVE CHRISTOPHER, . Case No. 10-0466

Relator, Original Action in Mandamus

vs.

JFNNIFL-'R BRUNNER, 01110 SF,CRETARY S.Ct. Prac. R. 10.9 Case Under

OF STATE,

Respondent.

RELATOR'S APPLICATION FOR DISMISSAL

OF COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS

Pursuant to Rule 10.2 of the Supreme Court Rules of Practicc and Rule 41 ol'the Ohio

Rules of Civil Procedure, Relator petitions the Court to dismiss his Complaint for Writ of

Mandamus. In light of the close proximity of the primary election, the Court's order denying

Relator provisional placement on the ballot pending the final outcome on the merits of his claiin

has effectively precluded Relator from obtaining the ultimate relief he has sought in this case.

Accordingly, Relator petitions the Court to dismiss his complaint, without prejudice.

Respectfully submitted,

D vid R. Langdbn (0067046)

Counsel af Record
Bradley M. Peppo (0083847)
LANCDON LAW LLC
11175 Reading Rd., Ste. 104
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 577-7380
(513) 577-7383 fax
dlangdon@Iangdonlaw. com

Counsel for Relator Steve Christopher

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